HC-V250PC
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Basic Owner’s Manual
High Definition Video Camera
Model No.
HC-V550P/PC
HC-V250P/PC
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use.
This document explains basic operations of the unit. For more detailed
explanation, please refer to “Owner’s Manual (PDF format)” which is
recorded in the enclosed CD-ROM.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it
will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on
the back of your camera. Be sure to retain
this manual as your convenient camera
information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite
core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user ’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: HC-V550P/HC-V250P
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
HC-V550P
HC-V250P
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on
the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy
for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified by the
manufacturer, or
sold with the
apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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∫ Concerning the battery
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit
the AC outlet configuration.
The power plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the power plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes
thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
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∫ Product Identification Marking
Conforms to UL STD 60065.
Certified to CAN-CSA STD C22.2 No.60065.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
Product Location
High Definition Video Camera Battery holder
AC adaptor Bottom
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
Contains IC: 772C-LBVX604
This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
(2)This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of
specific absorption ratio (SAR).
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
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-If you see this symbol-
∫ Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from
electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
≥ If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the
pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use this unit near cell phones because
doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
≥ Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect this
unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
≥ If this unit is adversely affected by
electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and
remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor.
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage lines.
≥ If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.
About connecting to a PC
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the
supplied one.
About connecting to a TV
≥ Always use the supplied HDMI mini cable or
a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable
(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
∫ About the recording format for
recording motion pictures
You can select from AVCHD
*1
, MP4 or iFrame
recording formats to record motion pictures
using this unit.
*1 It is compatible with the AVCHD
Progressive (1080/60p).
AVCHD:
It is suitable for viewing on a high-definition TV
or for saving to disc
*2
.
*2 The following methods are available for
saving an image recorded in 1080/60p:
j Copy the image to a disc using the
supplied software HD Writer LE 2.1.
j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray
disc recorder that supports AVCHD
Progressive.
≥ Blu-ray recorders are not sold in US.
MP4:
This is a recording format suitable for playing
back or editing on a PC.
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures
recorded in AVCHD format.
iFrame:
This is a recording format suitable for playing
back or editing on a Mac (iMovie etc.).
≥ It is not compatible with motion pictures
recorded in AVCHD format.
∫ Indemnity about recorded
content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility
for damages directly or indirectly due to any
type of problems that result in loss of recording
or edited content, and does not guarantee any
content if recording or editing does not work
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the
unit.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid
in the European Union.
If you wish to discard
this product, please
contact your local
authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct
method of disposal.
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∫ About Condensation (When
the lens or the LCD monitor is
fogged up)
Condensation occurs when there is a change in
temperature or humidity, such as when the unit
is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm
room. Please be careful, as it may cause the
lens or LCD monitor to become soiled, moldy,
or damaged.
When taking the unit to a place which has a
different temperature, if the unit is accustomed
to the room temperature of the destination for
about one hour, condensation can be
prevented. (When the difference in temperature
is severe, place the unit in a plastic bag or the
like, remove air from the bag, and seal the bag.)
When condensation has occurred, remove the
battery and/or the AC adapter and leave the
unit like that for about one hour. When the unit
becomes accustomed to the surrounding
temperature, fogginess will disappear naturally.
∫ Cards that you can use with
this unit
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card
≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have
the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory
Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are
not based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.
≥ Refer to page 14 for more details on SD
cards.
∫ For the purposes of this
owner’s manual
≥ SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are referred to as the
“SD card”.
≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as
“smartphone”.
≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture
Recording Mode:
Function that can be used for Still Picture
Recording Mode:
≥ Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode:
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (motion pictures only):
Function that can be used for the Playback
Mode (still pictures only):
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format
[AVCHD]: “AVCHD scene(s)”
≥ Scene(s) recorded in the recording format
[MP4/iFrame], scene(s) saved in
MP4 (Low Quality): “MP4/iFrame scene(s)”
≥ Pages for reference are indicated by an
arrow, for example: l 00
This owner’s manual are designed for use with
models and . Pictures
may be slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in this owner’s manual
show model , however, parts of
the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions
are not available.
≥ and are equipped
with the Wi-Fi
®
function.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
≥ Not all models may be available depending
on the region of purchase.
HC-V550 HC-V250
HC-V550
HC-V550
HC-V250
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Accessories.................................................. 10
Preparation
Power supply................................................ 11
Inserting/removing the battery ............... 11
Charging the battery .............................. 12
Charging and recording time ................. 13
Recording to a card ..................................... 14
Cards that you can use with this unit ..... 14
Inserting/removing an SD card .............. 15
Turning the unit on/off ................................. 15
Selecting a mode ......................................... 16
Switching this unit between Recording
Mode and Playback Mode ..................... 16
Switching this unit between
Motion Picture Recording Mode and
Still Picture Recording Mode ................. 16
How to use the touch screen ...................... 17
About the Touch Menu........................... 18
Setting date and time................................... 18
Basic
Changing the Recording Mode................... 19
Recording motion pictures ......................... 20
Recording still pictures ............................... 20
Using the zoom ............................................ 21
Motion picture/Still picture playback ......... 21
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..... 22
Using the menu screen ............................... 23
Language selection ............................... 23
Formatting ............................................. 23
Wi-Fi
What you can do with the
Wi-Fi
®
function ............................................. 24
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be
established ............................................ 25
Others
About copyright ........................................... 27
Specifications ...............................................28
Optional accessories ................................... 31
Accessory Order Form (For USA and
Puerto Rico Customers)......................... 32
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
AND PUERTO RICO) .................................... 33
Warranty (For Canadian Customers).......... 35
Contents
∫ How to open the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
When you insert the CD-ROM and open the [INDEX.pdf] in the CD-ROM, the Owner ’s Manual
list will be displayed. Click the document name of the Owner’s Manual you would like to open.
≥ Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF file. Please download it from the homepage of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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Check the accessories before using this unit.
Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2013. These may be subject to change.
Accessories
Battery pack
VW-VBT190
AC adaptor
VSK0815F
DC cable
K2GHYYS00002
USB cable
K2KYYYY00236
HDMI mini cable
K1HY19YY0021
CD-ROM
Software
CD-ROM
Owner’s manual
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∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380.
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries
suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured
by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee
the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other
companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Inserting/removing the battery
≥ Press the power button to turn off the unit. (l 15)
Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.
Preparation
Power supply
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine
product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs
are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of
appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to
fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure
occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are
used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
Removing the battery
Be sure to hold down the power button until the status
indicator goes off. Then remove the battery while
supporting the unit to prevent it from dropping.
Move the battery release lever in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove the battery
when unlocked.
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A Battery holder
Insert the battery until it clicks
and locks.
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